adverb
- in a manner relating to or expressed through gestures; by means of body movements and hand signals
Usage: formal; often used in academic or technical contexts discussing communication, performance, or linguistics
Examples
- The actor communicated the character's emotions gesturally, without speaking a single word.
- Deaf individuals often express themselves gesturally through sign language.
- The conductor led the orchestra gesturally, using precise hand movements.
- The mime performed the entire scene gesturally, relying solely on body language.
- In some cultures, meaning is conveyed gesturally as much as through spoken words.